Bible Dictionary
Lael
Lael was the father of Eliasaph, a leader of the Gershonite families. His name means “belonging to God.”
Definition
Lael, meaning “belonging to God,” was the father of Eliasaph and the head of a Gershonite family.
Biblical Usage
Lael is named in the record of the Gershonites, where Eliasaph is identified as the leader of his father’s house.
Historical Background
Lael belonged to the Levitical family of Gershon.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(of God), the father of Eliasaph. (Numbers 3:24)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>la'-el (la'el, "belonging to God"): Father of Eliasaph, the prince of the father's house of the Gershonites (Nu 3:24).</p>